The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is a statutory organization under the Government of India, established in 1948 under the DVC Act, 1948. DVC operates in the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand and is engaged in power generation, transmission, distribution, flood control, irrigation, soil conservation, and socio-economic development of the Damodar Valley region.
DVC is one of India’s premier power utilities and regularly recruits engineering graduates for technical and managerial roles through national-level examinations such as GATE.
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Executive Trainees (ET) through GATE 2025. This recruitment is conducted as a special drive for backlog vacancies and is open to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD categories.
Selection will be made purely on the basis of GATE 2025 scores.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) |
| Advertisement No. | PLR/ET/03/2025/16 |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Drive – Backlog Vacancies |
| Disciplines | Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C&I |
| Total Vacancies | 54 |
| Job Location | West Bengal & Jharkhand |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 December 2025 |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | https://www.dvc.gov.in |
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | 17 |
| Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Control & Instrumentation | 05 |
| Total | 54 |
Candidates will undergo a one-year probation period. After successful completion, they will be absorbed as Assistant Manager.
Candidates must possess a B.E. / B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university or institution approved by AICTE.
Minimum qualifying marks:
| Discipline | GATE Paper Code |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Control & Instrumentation | IN |
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
Q1. How many vacancies are available in DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2025?
A total of 54 backlog vacancies are announced.
Q2. Which GATE score is valid for this recruitment?
Only GATE 2025 score is valid.
Q3. Is this recruitment open for General category candidates?
No. This is a special drive for backlog vacancies.
Q4. What is the pay scale for Executive Trainee in DVC?
The pay scale is Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).
Q5. What is the selection method for DVC ET posts?
Selection is based solely on GATE 2025 marks.